Angelique S.C. Grant, Ph.D., is a Senior Consultant and Principal at The Inclusion Firm. She has more than 27 years of experience in the nonprofit sector partnering with organizations, ranging from education, arts and culture, foundations, healthcare, social and community services, and government agencies. She is considered a thought leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and the co-author of the first published DEI book in our industry Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Advancement: A Guide to Strengthening Engagement and Fundraising Through Inclusion in addition to cited in The New York Times, Chronicle of Philanthropy, and other media of record.

She is a certified unconscious bias trainer and certified diversity recruiter who has presented globally and counseled numerous organizations on creating a culture of inclusivity, both internally within organizational settings (e.g., workplace environment, talent management), as well as externally regarding constituent engagement. Dr. Grant provides services that enhance the success of leaders and teams which includes strategic thought partnership consulting, executive coaching, talent management efforts, DEI assessments, DEI educational experiences which includes workshops and trainings, and program evaluations.

Prior to leading The Inclusion Firm, she served as a Vice President and Senior Consultant with Aspen Leadership Group, an executive search and consulting firm. Throughout her career, Dr. Grant has successfully managed teams and exceeded fundraising goals in several billion and multi-million dollar campaigns. Previously, she served as an Assistant Vice President of Development and Assistant Dean of Medical Advancement, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University. Her extensive experience in higher education advancement has also included roles at Princeton University, Washington State University, and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Dr. Grant is a proud Miami, Florida native and a Fulbright Scholar who holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration specializing in Institutional Advancement from Washington State University. She has a M.A. in Communication, specializing in Public Relations and Media Management from Washington State University, and a B.S. in Journalism from Florida A&M University. She serves on numerous boards, including Our Fund (LGBTQ) Community Foundation, the African-American Development Officers (AADO) Network, Black Leaders in Philanthropy, and the Advisory Committee for Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC), and a DEI advisor for the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy.